Linen trouser legs under Chausses

Chausses are armour for the legs, usually made from mail. They could extend to the knee or cover the entire leg. Chausses were the standard type of metal leg armour during most of the European Middle Ages. Chausses offered flexible protection that was effective against slashing weapons. However, the wearer felt the full force of crushing blows.

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Linen trouser legs under Chausses

The canvas Linen trouser legs can be worn without stockings or socks inside. Individually we can make their lower parts exactly made-to-measure. In that case please you write in the comment of your order the total length and width of your sole.

Item description:

Made of cotton linen

Size

Thigh perimeter

Calf perimeter

M

56 cm

36 cm

L

62 cm

41 cm

XL

70 cm

43 cm

Reinforcing plates called poleyns began to supplement mail armour in the 13th century. One of the first locations to see this protection was the knee. But because most leg armor had to be pulled on from the foot, rather than snapped on such as a breastplate, a chausse might have been considered to be worn on the foot. Steel shin plates called schynbalds came into use during the final quarter of the century. Unlike greaves, schynbalds protected only the front of the lower leg. These early plate additions were worn over chausses and held in place with leather straps. Chausses became obsolete in the 14th century as plate armour developed.

This Linen trouser legs under Chausses can be made in various colors according to these sample cards. Please note the requested color(s) into your order, in the field for your comment. Please specify always (1) the number of the sample card, (2) letter of the color, and (3) description of the colour (Example: 04-F-blue). If you choose a fabric with different composition, the price may change. Possible price change will be consulted with you before processing the order.

This Linen trouser legs under Chausses is available in standard sizes or can be made exactly to your measure at no additional charge. In the latter case please fill in data 8e to 8L in this measurement chart after finishing your order.

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